Michael Kelly Named Vice President of Athletics

[Ned A Starr RIP]

17 minutes ago, Flowers4Heisman said:

OK, if he's vice pres of athletics, who's president? Judy?

Have you been drinking with Bourbon Bull aka Cousin Ricky?

[NewEnglandBull]

Does anyone know if tomorrow’s press conference is viewable on line? 

[DELdaBull]

3 hours ago, Triple B said:

Some sobering figures from the most recent USA Today NCAA Finances article in case anyone still has their green and gold glasses on about where we are in relation to other AAC public schools when it comes to this:

Contributions 2017

Contributions: Includes amounts received directly from individuals, corporations, associations, foundations, clubs or other organizations for the operations of the athletics program. Amounts paid in excess of a ticket’s value. Contributions include cash, marketable securities and in-kind contributions such as dealer-provided cars for staff use. Also includes revenue from preferential seating.

Our Contribution levels going back to 2005 (not sure if criteria was same for all those years)

Looks like we are a 3 million dollar house. Gotta get that up. The naming rights deal should help. 

[Brad]

Down from 2005.  

Too late to fire everybody?

[Ned A Starr RIP]

USF could get booted from the AAC for having the puniest contribution level.

[Triple B]

1 hour ago, NAS Gone to Paradise said:

USF could get booted from the AAC for having the puniest contribution level.

Kinda wished the board worked that way ...

[Flowers4Heisman]

6 hours ago, Triple B said:

I guess somebody on here said Judy didn't get so involved in athletics decisions anymore and that made me think that she was only over academics.

BTW, blocking profiles on here works great!

[BDYZR]

14 hours ago, NewEnglandBull said:

Does anyone know if tomorrow’s press conference is viewable on line? 

Read what other notable names have to say about Kelly below. Also, don't forget to catch Kelly's introductory press conference 2 p.m. Friday via Facebook Live on the USF Athletics page.

https://gousfbulls.com/news/2018/6/28/general-appointment-of-kelly-creates-more-bulls-buzz-in-bay-area-and-beyond.aspx

 

[BDYZR]

One of the quotes:

Jack Swarbrick, University of Notre Dame Vice President and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics
 "We believe Michael Kelly's hire will be transformational for the South Florida athletic department. He has great local relationships, a strong resume and the industry ties that will ensure the Bulls a seat at the most important tables in collegiate athletics. We look forward to working with him to elevate USF locally and nationally.

GO BULLS!

[Mike Stuben]

22 minutes ago, BDYZR said:

One of the quotes:

Jack Swarbrick, University of Notre Dame Vice President and James E. Rohr Director of Athletics
 "We believe Michael Kelly's hire will be transformational for the South Florida athletic department. He has great local relationships, a strong resume and the industry ties that will ensure the Bulls a seat at the most important tables in collegiate athletics. We look forward to working with him to elevate USF locally and nationally.

GO BULLS!

That quote was from Steve Griggs, CEO of the Lightning. (think about our partnership, that is why he wants to elevate USF locally and nationally)

 

Here is the Jack Swarbrick quote:

"In Michael Kelly, USF has found one of the most talented and qualified executives in college athletics. His success at two university athletic departments, a major conference and the CFP is unprecedented.  More importantly, however, Michael's management style and unerring ethical compass make him the perfect representative of a major college athletics department."